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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1961

Page

12

Testimonial Honors Miss McLing Before Mission to Central States

Myrna McLing daughter of Mr and Mrs Leland McLing has entered the Central States mission with headquarters at Independence Missouri A testimonial honoring Miss McLing will be held Sunday Oct 8 at 730 pm in the Third ward chapel She will enter the mission home Oct 16 prior to departing for her mission She is a Preston High School graduate and also graduated from Idaho Falls Beauty College where she was employed for the past year.

Central States Independence McLing Third Ward Preston High School Idaho Falls Beauty College

Open House to Honor Matron on 90th Birthday

Mrs. Jane Mills Wheeler marked her 90th birthday on September 29 as relatives plan an open house at her Lewiston Utah home this Sunday from 2 to 6 PM. Born September 29, 1871 in Lewiston, she wed Simon Wheeler in the Logan LDS Temple on October 26, 1892. Eight children were born, four girls and four boys. four children and her husband have died. A widow for 35 years, she remains active in Relief Society, gardens, knits, and tends plants. The public is invited, gifts are not requested.

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Legion and Auxiliary hold social hall meeting

The American Legion and Auxiliary social hour was held September 21 in the Legion Hall. Officers for the year were announced during a Let’s Get Acquainted Tour through Idaho. Christine Brown Kellogg state department president attended with others including Clard Auger Preston sixth district president Merle Steele Grace sixth district VP Auxiliary Russ Short Moscow department commander Lou Babb Bolse department adjutant Tommy Nelson district vice commander. Christine Brown and Lou Babb urged membership growth and reminded members to attend the district convention October 28 in Grace. Refreshments were served by auxiliary officers.

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Idaho Convention Promotes Sales Tax Reform

Delegates at the Idaho Association of Commissioners and Clerks meeting in Coeur d Alene discussed shifting education funding from property taxes to a broad sales tax. Gov. Smylie warned of limited state funds for a centennial celebration, urging county officers to bolster local observances. Bill Child noted Social Security caseload declines but higher costs for care, especially for the chronically ill.

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Funeral services held Sept 27 for Julius Jepsen

Julius Jepsen aged 76 died at home Sunday Sept 24 after a long illness. He lived in Mink Creek and Preston, was an active LDS church member with three foreign missions and service in YMMIA Sunday School bishopric and high council. Survived by wife and seven children, twenty-one grandchildren, and brothers Anthon Marinus Clarence and Elias Jepsen. Funeral services were held Sept 27 at 1:00 p.m. in Preston Cemetery.

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Franklin County News Highlights Local Business Support

Community newspaper credits advertising from local firms for funding the publication. Readers are urged to enjoy neighbor-reported activities and updates sourced from Franklin County residents.

Buslnnes Franklin County

Denney Dies After Long Illness in Swan Lake Preston

Jesse A. Denney 99.4 died Monday morning after an extended illness. Born January 14 1882 in Swan Lake he was a farmer there before retiring fifteen years ago and moving to Preston. Survived by wife Harriet Gambles son Reginald J. Denney of Pocatello daughters Melba Palmi Costa Mesa Califf and Clara Stone stepson Melvin Gamble stepdaughter Lorin Stone and fourteen grandchildren six great grandchildren and one sister Annie Messinger of Downey Funeral services set for Thursday at 2:00 pm in the Preston First Ward. burial Swan Lake cemetery.

Jesse Denney Swan Lake Henry Annie M. Denney Harriet. Hawes _Gambles Pocatello Preston Preston First Reginald J. Denney Marlow Melba Palmi Sunset Utah Eered Eered) Gunkler, Costa, Mesa; Califf;. » Stepson, Melvin Gamble Swan Lake Cemetery

Local Social Evening Features Mrs McClellan and Solley

Sylvia Malmberg and Vanza McClellan hosted a social gathering with guest Reine Solley. Mrs McClellan spoke about a high score while Mrs Solley received an award.

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Rent and Sale Classified Fragments From City Ads

Furnished heated apartment near Oneida stake house. Call 852-0520 or 852-0282. Unfurnished heated two bedroom apartment at 40 N 1st East. Phone 852-0108. Includes mixed fragments of rental and sale listings with incomplete details.

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